Lead PMO Analyst

Aegon ,
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
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Job Description Summary Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The role of this team is to support Project, Programme and Portfolio activities. Providing key Management Information to Senior Managers and Exec members while also providing goverance, advice and support to project Delivery. This role facilitates the development and ongoing management of an optimised portfolio by working with senior managers to achieve business unit strategic objectives, through the delivery of projects and provides supervision and guidance for PMO Analysts. The Lead PMO Analyst will be responsible for the reporting of millions of pounds and the reconciliation of similar amounts to the General Ledger. Maintaining a strong relationship with Finance is essential. Direct line management of up to 5 direct reports is a key part of this role. Lead PMO Analysts must be able to identify and solve complex problems independently and where necessary have the skill and experience to design, implement and deploy a solution to the complex problem. As part of this role, senior level tasks will be allocated by the ‘Head of PMO’ to ensure department integrity. Occasional travel across multiple sites may be required. Job Description Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The role of this team is to support Project, Programme and Portfolio activities. Providing key Management Information to Senior Managers and Exec members while also providing goverance, advice and support to project Delivery. This role facilitates the development and ongoing management of an optimised portfolio by working with senior managers to achieve business unit strategic objectives, through the delivery of projects and provides supervision and guidance for PMO Analysts. The Lead PMO Analyst will be responsible for the reporting of millions of pounds and the reconciliation of similar amounts to the General Ledger. Maintaining a strong relationship with Finance is essential. Direct line management of up to 5 direct reports is a key part of this role. Lead PMO Analysts must be able to identify and solve complex problems independently and where necessary have the skill and experience to design, implement and deploy a solution to the complex problem. As part of this role, senior level tasks will be allocated by the ‘Head of PMO’ to ensure department integrity. Occasional travel across multiple sites may be required. Portfolio support to include: Plan, lead and deliver improvements to services provided by the PMO. Recommend areas for action to the Change Management team based on analysis of MI on the status of the delivery of services. Lead training initiatives with PMs and help them to adhere to the project methodology. Support Project Managers to ensure accurate information is maintained and available for planning and forecasting. Support Project Managers in ensuring that risks, issues and changes are managed effectively. Ensure that the data required to support management decision making and forecasting is captured and reported efficiently. Forecast future demand and supply issues to enable better overall delivery of IT & Change Services. Deliver quality information on the status, risks and issues associated with projects and portfolios to the relevant management groups, ensuring actions from the meetings are captured and progress against them is communicated. Lead, Perform and maintain Finance to Project reconciliation, ensuring that Finance representatives are comfortable with figures being reported. Ensure direct reports are trained to the appropriate level to support various Portfolios, Programmes and Projects. Lead PMO Analyst must be proactive in gathering and reporting information to support delivery of large projects and programmes. The role supports senior managers within IT & Change by working directly with senior managers and Project Managers to ensure that project information, risks, issues and changes are managed effectively and by providing analysis of information generated across the division and highlighting areas for action. They will also identify areas for improvement within the PMO function (and individuals) develop action plans and deliver improvements to the way they deliver support. Poor performance in this role will impact on the ability to deliver the Change portfolio. Additional Job Description This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89783162

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